Recall 26V697000: 2027 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C2

Report received

Oct 21, 2026

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected

8vehicles

Model years

2027

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain Thomas Built Buses 2027 Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. The heater hose may rupture, which can result in hot coolant leaking inside the passenger compartment.

Possible consequence

Contact with hot coolant may burn occupants, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the heater hose as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 18, 2026. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1043.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2027 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C20 complaints